In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)
Commonly known as IVF, it literally means “fertilisation in glass”. The process involves fertilising the egg with the sperm in an incubator outside the body, then transferring the best embryo back into the uterus in the hope of achieving a pregnancy. Here is a quick overview of the stages involved in the IVF process:
Commonly known as IVF, it literally means “fertilisation in glass”.
The process involves fertilising the egg with the sperm in an incubator outside the body, then transferring the best embryo back into the uterus in the hope of achieving a pregnancy.
Here is a quick overview of the stages involved in the IVF process
- Pre-treatment tests and preparation
- IVF treatment information and discussion
- Preparation of ovaries and uterus by intranasal spray (in some instances)
- Follicle growth treatment (stimulation by injection)
- Ovulation timing (based on blood tests and ultrasound scans)
- Egg collection
- Insemination of eggs with sperm
- Assessment of fertilisation
- Culturing of the embryos for two to five days
- Embryo transfer to the uterus
- Pregnancy test (blood test)
- Ultrasound if pregnant
- Referral to your chosen antenatal care provider
For a detailed insight into the steps involved please visit the IVF treatments page on our parent-clinic, City Fertility website.
Alternatively for gender and sexuality diverse people please visit our IVF treatments page on the Rainbow Fertility website.
Things to consider
- Egg availability is subject to demand. Number of eggs available from an individual donor cycle, number of reservations for a particular donor and donor withdrawal from the program can all effect donor egg availability.
- Overseas donors are unavailable in Victoria due to state regulations. If you are based in Victoria and are interested in reserving an overseas donor egg, please contact our friendly staff to know what your options are.
- Patients who are not local to our QLD, NSW, or WA clinics but wanting to access donor eggs in these locations, please contact us for more information on what your options are.
- Embryos created with Eeve Donor Bank that need to be exported to another facility will incur a service charge.
- Repeat patients may re-order the same donor at any time, pending availability.
- Local donated eggs. Eeve operates an active Egg Donor Program with Egg Donors Australia and City Fertility, to provide individuals or couples who do not produce eggs, or cannot use the eggs they produce, with the opportunity to build a family. Egg Donors Australia recruits local Australian egg donors aged between 18-32 years of age. Donors are altruistic, counselled, screened for medical and genetic conditions and comply with Australian Federal and State legislation. To read more things you should consider when choosing a donor from Egg Donors Australia, click here.
- Overseas donated eggs from The World Egg Bank. Eeve has a partnership with The World Egg and Sperm Bank (TWESB) to provide fresh and frozen eggs for recipients. TWESB donors on Eeve are 18-32 years of age, altruistic, counselled, fully screened and compliant with relevant Australian Federal and State legislation. To read more about things to consider when choosing a donor from The World Egg and Sperm Bank, click here.
- Overseas donated eggs from Genesis International. Eeve has partnered with Genesis International Egg and Sperm Centre, a specialist in providing donor eggs with Asian ancestry, to provide fresh* eggs for recipients. Genesis International donors on Eeve are 18-32 years of age, altruistic, counselled, fully screened and compliant with relevant Australian Federal and State legislation, To read more about things to consider when choosing a donor from Genesis International, click here. *Eggs can be frozen and transported to Australia.
- Overseas donated eggs from Manor Medical. EEVE has partnered with Manor Medical to provide Ukraine and Georgian Frozen donor eggs for recipients. Manor Medical’s donors on EEVE are 18-32 years of age, altruistic, counselled, fully screened and compliant with relevant Australian Federal and State legislation. To read more about things to consider when choosing a donor from Manor Medical, click here.
Got questions?
Our team will be with you every step of the way to provide you with further information. Simply get in touch by calling 1300 003 383 or emailing us at contact@eevedonorbank.com.au
